[lakevieew]

People here on work visa (H1-B) have to go through renewal of their work visa application as it is tied to their employer. This step while being fairly straightforward can add to the inertia in switching jobs.

[wobbly_bush]

> This step while being fairly straightforward

Gone are those days when this was straightforward.

[mcherm]

...and that is part of why H1-B employees receive less in the way of salary and salary increases at many firms.